Here's a three-sentence DVIDS synopsis: Oregon Army National Guard culinary specialists from the 1249th Engineer Battalion and Joint Force Headquarters mentored Career Technical Education Center culinary arts students through a two-day "Chopped Challenge" competition June 4-5, 2026, in Salem, Oregon. Eight CTEC student teams competed head-to-head inside two Army Containerized Kitchens, facing off on entrees during the first shift of each day and appetizers during the second. The second annual partnership introduced students to the Army Field Feeding System while showcasing a culinary career pathway with the Oregon Army National Guard.